Adventuremice: Otter Chaos
Philip Reeve author Sarah McIntyre author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:David Fickling Books
Published:2nd Mar '23
Should be back in stock very soon
The first book in a delightful new series full of friendship and adventure, from adored, award-winning author/illustrator duo Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre.
The first book in a delightful new series full of friendship and adventure, from adored,award-winning author/illustrator duo Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre.Meet Pedro. He's tiny, but while looking for a BIG adventure he is rescued by the ADVENTUREMICE - a brave, determined team who keep all the Mouse Islands safe from harm. Pedro's dream is to show he's heroic enough to join their ranks. And he soon gets the chance to prove himself, when a big scary otter starts causing trouble in the waters nearby . . .
WINNER * The Alligator's Mouth Award for Illustrated Early Fiction *
By a celebrated team . . . Illustrated [by Sarah McIntyre] with precise, charming and expressive pictures worth poring over, it takes us into the detailed dwellings of a delightful mouse community . . . Philip Reeve is an expert storyteller * Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week *
Absolutely stunning, beautiful, brilliant children's books. Instant classics * Jamie Smart *
Superbly silly and highly endearing, the first book in Reeve and McIntyre's series of rodent adventures sees plucky young Pedro determined to prove he can join the titular band of mighty mice * Waterstones 'Perfect Paperbacks' *
The first of a perfect full colour adventure series for younger readers . . . young readers will be desperate for the next instalment * LoveReading4Kids *
Reeve and McIntyre are a classic team * Times *
McIntyre's illustrations are typically irresistible. Brilliant characterisation is achieved in the simplest way - with bold line and colour delivering pictures that sparkle and fizz on almost every page * Books for Keeps *
It follows in the footsteps of other Reeve and McIntyre books with its pacy story, brilliant illustrations (in full colour) and its immersive nature. Fun and heart-warming, with just the right level of perilous adventure for the young reader, this series is sure to be a winner * BookTrust *
[Pedro's] longing to have an adventure, and the obstacles to achieving that, are what strike a chord with so many KS1 children. Readers love to cheer him on . . . This is a colour-illustrated chapter book to inspire (day-)dreams and great ambition. It is a short book . . . with a big heart . . . The final pages - a map of The Mouse Islands, 'How to Draw Pedro' and 'About the Authors' - are a great addition to this latest book from the talented Reeve-McIntyre duo, which reflect their humour and their generosity * Books for Topics *
Reeve and McIntyre's wit, charm and silliness ooze throughout the story. The illustrations are bright, bold and totally typical of McIntyre's inimitable style * Just Imagine *
A fun-packed delight * Telegraph, praise for Reeve & McIntyre *
As the story dashes along so, too, do the illustrations, which are a delight on every page * Guardian, praise for Reeve & McIntyre *
A delightfully told, beautiful tale * Chris Riddell, praise for Reeve & McIntyre *
ISBN: 9781788452670
Dimensions: 180mm x 125mm x 15mm
Weight: 190g
128 pages